Crime / Punishment Sitemap - Page 16 2013-05-18
Triple Murder Suspect Tries to Plead Guilty
One of the suspects in a brutal Connecticut home invasion that left a mother and her two daughters dead has asked a judge to allow him to plead guilty, but his
Lab Scandal Jeopardizes San Francisco Drug Cases
The accusation that a technician in the San Francisco Police Department's crime lab was stealing cocaine for her own personal use has placed hundreds of drug
Grand Jury Indicts Man in Slaying of 8
A grand jury has indicted a 39-year-old Virginia man on capital murder charges in connection with the death of eight people at a home in shared with his sister
Witness: Casey Admitted Chloroforming Caylee
A jailhouse informant said Casey Anthony admitted using chloroform to knock out her 2-year-old daughter so that she could go out partying while she slept,
Weekly Crime Poll: Did School Officials Do Enough?
This week six teenagers were arraigned in connection with the systematic bullying of a Massachusetts girl who killed herself after being raped and tormented
1980 Kidnap Victim Timmy White Dies
The final victim of a convicted child molester who was rescued by an older kidnap victim has died at age 35. Timothy Timmy White, who was five years old when
Michael Skakel Loses Another Appeal
The Connecticut Supreme Court has turned down another appeal for a new trial for Michael Skakel for the murder of 15-year-old Martha Moxley in 1975. The court
Sheriff Launches New Search for Haleigh
Saying they were acting on a new lead, Putnam County, Florida authorities have launched a new search near the St. Johns River for a 5-year-old girl who
Gardner Pleads Guilty to Two Teen Murders
In a surprising move, a convicted California sex offender has entered guilty pleas to raping and killing two teenage girls in a deal to avoid the death
Killer Pleads Guilty in Eve Carson Case
One of the suspects arrested for the robbery and murder of the popular University of North Carolina student body president has entered guilty pleas in federal
Prison Tower Guards Slowly Vanishing
As states continue to find ways to cut expenses, more prisons are cutting their budgets by replacing prison tower guards with video cameras, electric fences
Wanted: Steven Maiurro
The FBI is seeking information on Steven Maiurro, who was indicted this week by a federal grand jury on sex trafficking charges. Maiurro is believed to be a
Police: Remains Most Likely Not Susan Powell
The human remains of an adult female found in Idaho Falls are most likely not those of a missing Utah mother who vanished in December. Idaho authorities
Suspect Charged in Police Officer's Death
One suspect is dead and another has been arrested in connection with a Minnesota carjacking and the subsequent shooting death of a police officer. Joshua
Weekly Crime Poll: Are "Bait Cars" a Crime Deterrent?
In an effort to reduce auto theft, many police departments utilize decoy cars, or bait cars, which are equipped with cameras and tracking equipment. The program
2nd Judge Removed From Anthony Sowell Case
For the second time a judge has been removed from the case of a man accused of killing 11 women in his Cleveland home. Cuyahoga County Common Pleas Judge
Judge Sets Hearing for Troy Davis Appeal
Georgia death row inmate Troy Davis will finally get a chance to present evidence to attempt to show his innocence for the 1989 murder of an off-duty Savannah
Missing: Amber Elizabeth Cates
The FBI is seeking information from the public on a Columbia, Tennessee missing person's case. Amber Elizabeth Cates has been missing since April 11, 2004 when
Casey Anthony Trial Could Last 7 Weeks
The jury eventually chosen to hear the murder case against Casey Anthony may be sequestered for up to seven weeks, according to the new judge assigned to the
Virginia Lacrosse Player Charged With Murder
A member of the University of Virginia's highly-rated men's lacrosse team has been charged with murder in connection with the death of a member of the school's
Woman Stabs Four in Target Store
A California woman has been arrested on suspicion of attempted murder after she went berserk inside a West Hollywood Target store and stabbed four people.
Man Arrested in Sleeping Bag Murder Case
A 25-year-old Washington state man has been arrested in San Francisco in connection with the death of a woman who was found in a sleeping bag dumped beside a
Lawrence Taylor Charged With Rape of 16-Year-Old
Pro Football Hall of Fame member Lawrence Taylor has been arrested after police said he raped a 16-year-old runaway who was brought to his hotel room by a
Weekly Crime Poll: Was Justice Served?
Weekly Crime Poll: Was Justice Served?
Trial to Begin for Murder of Brianna Denison
Jury selection is scheduled to begin today in the trial of a Nevada man accused of the kidnapping, rape and murder of a 19-year-old college student. The trial
Woman Pleads Guilty to Sandra Cantu Murder
A California woman entered a surprise guilty plea today to the murder of an 8-year-old girl who was her daughter's playmate. Melissa Huckaby had been accused
Wanda Barzee Sentenced in Elizabeth Smart Case
A woman who was forcibly medicated so that she could become competent to stand trial has been sentenced to 15 years in prison for her part in the kidnapping of
Teachers Behaving Badly: Dawn Marie Schwartzengraber
The latest addition to our photo gallery of Women Arrested for Indecent Behavior With Kids is a 37-year-old high school teacher from Camden, Michigan. Dawn
Juvenile Pleads No Contest in Home Invasion Murders
A teenager accused of taking part in a home invasion, in which a Florida couple known for adopting disabled children were killed, has entered a no contest plea
Weekly Crime Poll: Arrested for Using Profanity?
The Pennsylvania State Police have issued at least 770 citations in a year to people using profanity and other derogatory words. This week the American Civil
Are Longer Sentences Really a Deterrent to Crime?
There are, of course, some criminals that won't be stopped by any threat of punishment. But there are some offenders who will think twice about committing more
Dangerous Sex Offenders Can Be Held, Court Rules
A federal law that allowed officials to maintain custody of dangerous sex offenders even after they served their criminal court sentences has been upheld by
Death Penalty Still Possible for Casey Anthony
The Florida woman accused of killing her 2-year-old daughter will get her requested change of venue for her murder trial, but the death penalty will still be
Gardner Gets 3 Consecutive Life Terms
A California man who admitted to raping and killed two San Diego teens and trying to rape another female jogger has been given three consecutive life sentences
4-Year-Old Beaten, Disfigured, Buried by Stepfather
A 4-year-old Virginia boy, whose father was ordered by a judge to send him to spend the summer in Utah with his mother, was beaten by his stepfather for days
Supreme Court Rejects Some Life Sentences for Juveniles
The U.S. Supreme Court has ruled that sentencing juveniles to life without the possibility of parole in non-murder cases is unconstitutional. In a 5-4 vote,
Weekly Crime Poll: Life Sentences for Juveniles
The U.S. Supreme Court has ruled that sentencing juveniles to life without the possibility of parole in non-murder cases is unconstitutional. More Details
Wanted: Shane Matthew Lennon
The FBI is seeking information on an Oregon man who has been a fugitive from justice since 2006. Shane Matthew Lennon pleaded guilty to seven counts of armed
Atwater Pleads to State Charges in Eve Carson Case
A man who has already pleaded guilty in federal court to charges in connection with the murder of University of North Carolina student body president has now
Man Acquitted in 1966 Police Shooting
A 74-year-old man who served 16 years in prison for shooting a Philadelphia policeman in 1966 has been acquitted of murder charges that were filed against him
Investigators Reopen First 'Milk Carton' Case
Manhattan's new district attorney has fulfilled a campaign promise to reopen a 31-year-old cold case of the missing child who was the first ever to appear on
FBI Joins Search for Missing 7-Year-Old
The FBI has joined a stepped-up search for a 7-year-old Portland, Oregon boy who disappeared from his science fair at his elementary school Friday, June 4.
Serial Rapist Guilty in Brianna Denison Case
A jury has found a 28-year-old man guilty of a series of rapes near the University of Nevada Reno campus and the rape and murder of a 19-year-old college
Weekly Crime Poll: Mom Found Guilty of Harassment in Facebook Case
After arguing with her 17-year-old son about getting her house key back, Denise New, of Arkadelphia, Arkansas, headed to the internet to teach him a lesson.
Ethan Stacy's Mom Charged With Murder
The mother of a 4-year-old boy who was beaten to death, disfigured and buried in the mountains has now been charged with aggravated murder along with the
Arrest Warrant Issued for Former 'Survivor' Producer
Mexican authorities have issued an arrest warrant for a former Survivor television show producer whose wife died while they were vacationing in Cancun. Bruce
Drew Peterson Asks for Trial Delay
Drew Peterson, the former policeman who is accused of murder in the death of his third wife while his fourth wife is still missing, has requested a delay in
Supreme Court Fine Tunes 'Miranda' Rights
The U.S. Supreme Court ruled that suspects being interrogated by police must explicitly tell police that they want to be silent in order to invoke their
Joran Van der Sloot Sought in Peruvian Murder
Joran Van der Sloot is on the run. The 22-year-old Dutchman who was twice detained as a suspect in the disappearance of Alabama teen Natalee Holloway in Aruba
Jury Votes Death for Nevada Serial Rapist
A Nevada jury has sentenced a serial rapist to death for the rape and murder of 19-year-old Brianna Denison. The jury deliberated about nine hours before
Joran Van der Sloot Arrested in Chile
Joran Van der Sloot, suspect in the death of a 21-year-old Peruvian woman who was found beaten and stabbed to death in his hotel room, has been arrested in
Weekly Crime Poll: Should Texting Between Teachers and Students be Permitted?
Physical eduction teacher Michele Taylor, 31, is currently on trial in Yakima, Washington, for allegedly sending over 400 text messages, some containing
Judge Won't Move 'House of Horrors' Trial
A Cleveland judge has ruled that he will not grant a change of venue for a man charged with killing 11 women whose remains were found in and around his home.
Van der Sloot Killed Peruvian Woman in a Rage
Joran Van der Sloot killed a 21-year-old Peruvian woman in his hotel room after he discovered that she used his laptop computer and found out his link to the
Getting a Job as a Police Officer
Becoming a police officer requires much more than just wanting to protect and to serve. Candidates must go through an intense background check, pass physical
Van der Sloot Waits in Prison for Murder Trial
As an angry crowd shouted insults, Joran van der Sloot was lead away to prison to wait his trial after being officially charged with first-degree murder and
Celebrity Mug Shots: Sonja Morgan
The latest addition to the cast of the television series Real Housewives of New York City is also now the latest addition to our growing gallery of celebrity
Weekly Crime Poll: Should Simpson Get a New Trial?
O.J. Simpson's lawyer has 15 minutes to convince the Nevada Supreme Court to overturn Simpson's conviction and grant a new trial. Simpson is currently serving
Michael Jackson's Doc to Keep License
The doctor who has pleaded not guilty to involuntary manslaughter in the death of Michael Jackson has been allowed to keep his medical license for now, but has
Woman Gets Life for Sandra Cantu's Murder
A former Sunday School teacher asked for forgiveness, but offered no clue to her motives, as she was sentenced to life for the kidnapping and murder of her
Wanted: James William Bell
The FBI is seeking the public's help in locating James William Bell, who is wanted in Rhode Island on child molestation charges. Authorities said Bell was
Man Arrested in Woman's 1993 Murder
A 35-year-old Vancouver man has been arrested and charged in the fatal shooting of a woman that took place in Northeast Portland 17 years ago. Brad Ballantyne
Weekly Crime Poll: Would You Help a Child?
This week a 14-year-old boy at a store with his mother noticed a child alone. He thought the child belonged to one of a group of women who had just left the
Van der Sloot Refuses to Cooperate
With a new private attorney by his side, murder suspect Joran Van der Sloot has retracted his confession and refused to discuss the details with the judge
Green River Killer Suspected in Oregon Murder
Gary Ridgway, known as the Green River Killer, avoided execution in Washington state by confessing to the murders of 48 women may not be out of the woods yet
Troy Davis 'Innocence' Hearing Ends
Georgia death row inmate Troy Davis finally got the opportunity to present new evidence that he says points to his innocence in the shooting of a Savannah
Weekly Crime Poll: Van der Sloot's Legal Advice
This week, murder suspect Joran Van der Sloot retracted his confession and refused to discuss the details with the judge assigned to the case. According to
Boyfriend Arrested in Abbi Obermiller Case
Ohio police are looking for a 17-year-old missing straight-A student with no history of behavioral problems who reportedly was in a relationship with a very
Supreme Court Extends Gun Owner Rights
The U.S. Supreme Court has ruled that all Americans have the right to own guns for self-defense no matter where they live. The ruling prevents states and
Leslie Van Houten Denied Parole Again
Armed with two recent California Supreme Court rulings favoring her cause, Leslie Van Houten hoped to become the first of Charles Manson's followers convicted
Weekly Crime Poll: Victim or Perpetrator?
On June 7, Abigail Abbi Obermiller, 17, vanished. The straight-A student with no history of behavioral problems was in a relationship with a very possessive
Death Penalty Sought in 1986 Murder
Prosecutors planned to seek the death penalty in an Oklahoma cold case in which a mother of two was kidnapped from a mall by two men, raped and murdered. After
Abbi Obermiller Found in Boyfriend's Attic
A 17-year-old Ohio girl missing from her grandmother's house since June 7 has been found hiding in the attic of an apartment rented by her boyfriend. Both Abbi
U.S. Indicts Van der Sloot for Extortion
A federal grand jury in the United States has indicted Joran Van der Sloot for wire fraud and extortion charges in connection with his attempt to sell
Jaycee Dugard Offered $20 Million Settlement
A California woman who was abducted at age 11 and held for 18 years by a man who was supposed to be under parole supervision during much of that time has been
Kryon's Stepmom Tried Murder-for-Hire
The stepmother of a missing Oregon 7-year-old attempted to hire someone to kill her husband several months before the boy disappeared from his school's science
Missing Missouri Girl Found Alive
A 4-year-old Missouri girl who was abducted from her front yard while playing with her brother has been found alive at a car wash 80 miles away. Alisa Maier
Arrest Made in 'Grim Sleeper' Serial Killer Case
Using DNA from his son to identify him as a suspect, the Los Angeles Police Department has arrested a man suspected in 11 serial killings going back to 1985.
Weekly Crime Poll: Parole Board Considerations
If a poll was taken on if Charles Manson follower Leslie Van Houten should be released from prison for the heinous murders of Leno and Rosemary La Bianca 41
'Barefoot Bandit' Arrested in Bahamas
A 19-year-old thief who has eluded police across the United States for two years has finally been captured on the Bahamian island of Eleuthera. Colton
Swiss Refuse to Extradite Roman Polanski
Movie director and confessed sex offender Roman Polanski has been released from house arrest after Swiss officials decided not to extradite him to the United
Lawrence Taylor Pleads Not Guilty to Rape
NFL Hall of Fame linebacker Lawrence Taylor has entered a not guilty plea to charges related to him having sex with a 16-year-old prostitute. Taylor was
Celebrity Mug Shot: Vincent Neil
Former Motley Crue frontman Vincent Neil is one of our latest celebrity mug shot and joins bandmates Tommy Lee and Nikkie Sixx in our Crime & Punishment photo
Judge Allows Cindy Anthony's 9-1-1 Tapes
A Florida judge has ruled that the prosecution can play tapes of 9-1-1 calls made by the grandmother of 3-year-old Caylee Anthony after she found the toddler
Weekly Crime Poll: Should The Barefoot Bandit Profit From His Misdeeds?
There is speculation that Colton Harris-Moore, the so-called Barefoot Bandit, might get an easier plea deal if he and his mother agree to give any profits from
Missing: Lindsey Baum
The FBI is asking the public's help in locating a 10-year-old Washington girl who has been missing since June 26, 2009. Lindsey Baum was last seen leaving a
Two Men Convicted of Philadelphia Officer's Death
A jury has found two men guilty of first-degree murder in connection with the death of a Philadelphia police officer during a getaway from a bank robbery.
Weekly Crime Poll: Does the Punishment Fit the Crime?
This week church day care director Pamela Hartley, 56, received a six month sentence that was suspended to 30 days and three years' probation for giving
Evidence Collected in 'Grim Sleeper' Case
Detectives have collected hundreds of pieces of evidence from the home of the suspect in the Grim Sleeper serial killer case. Los Angeles police also
Ronald Cummings' Drug Trial Delayed
The drug trafficking trial of the father of a missing 5-year-old has been delayed a second time to give attorneys time to work out a plea agreement. Ronald
Medical Histories Required for Anna Nicole Jurors
The judge presiding over the trial of Anna Nicole Smith's doctors and lawyer will dismiss all potential jurors who refuse to reveal their personal medical
Weekly Crime Poll: Arrest or Not Arrest?
Daniel Van Plew was arrested after he tackled a 14-year-old prankster who ran away after ringing his doorbell and pounding on his door at night. According
Judge Bars Some Evidence in Anna Nicole Case
Superior Court Judge Robert Perry made a series of rulings barring some of the prosecution's evidence as the trial of Anna Nicole Smith's doctors and attorney
Brian David Mitchell Seeks Venue Change
Lawyers for the defendant in the up-coming Elizabeth Smart kidnapping trial are trying to convince a federal judge to move the trial out of Utah. Brian David
Peterson Wants Gun Charges Dropped
Attorneys for Drew Peterson, the former Illinois policeman charged with the murder of his third wife, have filed motions to have his felony gun charges
Grand Jury Indicts Maryland Serial Killer
A 27-year-old Maryland man who authorities suspect is involved in at least five murders, has been indicted by a grand jury for two of those murders, a woman
Missing Student's Body Found, Couple Charged
Bond has been denied for a Georgia man and woman accused of the death of a 21-year-old University of West Georgia student who was missing for a week. Farrah
Brianna Denison's Killer Sentenced
A man already facing the death penalty in the murder of 19-year-old college student Brianna Denison has now been given life sentences for the rape and
Celebrity Mug Shots: Snooki
A trip to the shore turned out disastrous for reality television star Snooki, whose real name is Nicole Polizzi. What did the 22-year-old Jersey Shore star
Anna Nicole Smith Trial Begins
Was Anna Nicole Smith a drug addict who manipulated her doctors and boyfriend to provide her with drugs or did she suffer from chronic pain for which her
Body of Missing Pregnant Teen Found
Police investigators using cadaver dogs have found the remains of a missing California teenager in a landfill after more than two months of searching. The body
Weekly Crime Poll: You be the Jury
With the Anna Nicole Smith trial now in full swing, jurors will have to decide if Smith was a drug addict who manipulated her doctors and boyfriend to provide
Weekly Crime Poll: Warrant or No Warrant?
This week a man convicted of drug conspiracy charges had the conviction reversed by a federal appeals court because authorities did not get a warrant before
'Craigslist Killer' Commits Suicide
The former medical student accused of being the Craigslist Killer has apparently committed suicide in his jail cell. Philip Markoff was pronounced dead in
Maria Lauterbach's Murder Trial to Begin
A first-degree murder trial is scheduled to begin this week for a Marine who is charged with killing a pregnant Marine colleague after she accused him raping
Search for Serial Killer Intensifies
Authorities in three states are on the look out for clues leading to the capture of a suspected serial killer who has attacked 20 men, killing five of them.
Your Theories: What Happened to Caylee?
A gag order is in place in the case of murdered Orlando toddler Caylee Anthony, therefore prosecutors have yet to reveal what they believe happened to the
'Flint Slasher' Suspected Arrested
Investigators are looking into the background of a suspected serial killer while prosecutors in three states rushed to develop evidence in at least 18 stabbing
Mom Charged With Murder in River Boys' Deaths
A 29-year-old South Carolina mother has been charged with murder after investigators said she confessed to suffocating her two young boys then faking an
'Hillside Strangler' Killer Denied Parole
A California man who received a life sentence in a plea deal for testifying against his cousin and partner in crime in the Hillside Strangler case has been
Weekly Crime Poll: Why Did Accused 'Craigslist Killer' Commit Suicide?
This week there has been a lot of discussion about the former medical student, Philip Markoff, who was accused of being the Craigslist Killer, committing
Former Marine Convicted of Murder
A former Marine accused of killing a pregnant Marine colleague after she accused him of raping her has been found guilty of her first-degree murder. Former
'Grim Sleeper' Suspect Pleads Not Guilty
The man accused of killing ten women in South Los Angeles in the Grim Sleeper case has entered a not guilty plea to 10 counts of murder and one count of
Troy Davis 'Failed to Prove Innocence'
Calling the defense claim of innocence smoke and mirrors, a federal judge has ruled that a Georgia death row inmate failed to prove his case in a rare
Weekly Crime Poll: Paris Hilton Arrested on Cocaine Charge
Paris Hilton was arrested late Friday night by the Las Vegas police for possession of cocaine. According to reports, police stopped a car Hilton was riding in
Man Arrested in Alicia DeBolt Case
Authorities have arrested a Kansas man on burglary and theft charges who they call a person of interest in the death of a 14-year-old Great Bend girl whose
Antifreeze Killer Dies in Prison
A Georgia woman who was convicted of killing her policeman husband and later her fireman boyfriend has died in prison. Lynn Turner, 42, was found unresponsive
Judge Rejects More Delays in Casey Anthony Trial
Orange County Circuit Judge Belvin Perry Jr. warned attorneys at a status hearing that there will be no further delays or postponements in the first-degree
Weekly Crime Poll: A Case of Murder?
A Georgia woman who was convicted of killing her policeman husband and later her fireman boyfriend died in prison this week. Lynn Turner, also known as the
More Charges Filed in Billings Murder Case
Ten people have now been charged for crimes in connection with the July 2009 home invasion robbery and murder of a Florida couple known for adopting special
Van der Sloot Admits Holloway Extortion
The Dutch man being held in Peru for the murder of a young woman has admitted to a newspaper in The Netherlands that he extorted money from the family of
John Lennon's Killer Denied Parole
For the sixth time, a New York Parole Board has denied parole to the killer of The Beatles' John Lennon. Mark David Chapman will be eligible to apply for
Man Charged in Alicia DeBolt Murder
A man previously arrested on unrelated charges has now been charged with sexual assault and murder of a 14-year-old girl whose burned body was found behind a
Honeymoon Dive Killer Could Face U.S. Charges
An Alabama man who pleaded guilty to manslaughter charges in connection with the drowning of his wife during a honeymoon scuba dive in Australia may also face
Statements Allowed in Chandra Levy Case
A man waiting trial for the murder of federal intern Chandra Levy will have statements he made to detectives used against him at his trial even though he was
Connecticut Home Invasion Trial Begins
The murder trial of one of the defendants accused of a home invasion robbery that left a doctor's wife and two daughter dead opened this week after a long
3 Lawyers Join Casey Anthony's Defense
Accused child killer Casey Anthony's defense team has doubled with the addition of three new attorneys to her defense team. Two of the additional lawyers will
Antifreeze Killer Committed Suicide
A Georgia woman known as the Antifreeze Killer after killing her husband and her boyfriend by poisoning them with antifreeze died in her prison cell from an
Weekly Crime Poll: Should Teresa Lewis Die?
On Sept. 23, 2010, Teresa Lewis may be executed in Virginia for being the mastermind behind the murders of her husband and stepson for insurance money. The
Actor Randy Quaid Arrested Again
Actor Randy Quaid and his wife Evi are making a return appearance in our Crime & Punishment Celebrity Mug Shot Gallery. The couple, called the Crazy Quaids
Guandique Cell Search Admissible in Levy Case
Items obtained from a California prison cell belonging to the man accused in the death of a federal intern in 2001 can be introduced at his trial a judge has
How to Choose a Home Alarm Company
If you have decided to install an alarm system in your home, you will need to be sure that the alarm company you choose can provide the service that it
'Flint Slasher' Charged With Murder
The man arrested in connection to a series of stabbings attributed to the Flint Slasher has now been charged with murder and four additional counts of
Judge Refuses to Move Collar Bomb Trial
A Pennsylvania federal judge has rejected a defense request to move the trial of a woman accused of planning a bank robbery that left a pizza deliveryman dead
Weekly Crime Poll: Suicide Attempt Delays Killer's Execution
The Georgia Supreme Court postponed the execution of Brandon Joseph Rhode, 31, after he attempted suicide within hours before he was scheduled to be executed.
Atwater Gets Life in Eve Carson Murder
A Durham man will spend the rest of his life in federal prison for the death of the popular University of North Carolina student body president. Demario
Court Rules Baby Gabriel's Mom Competent
A woman accused of kidnapping and custodial interference in the Baby Gabriel case has been ruled competent to stand trial by an Arizona court commissioner.
Trial Date Set in Teen Torture Case
A trial date has been set for four people accused of holding a teenage boy and torturing him in a home in Tracy, California. Judge Terrence Van Oss set Oct.
Judge Dismisses Some Anna Nicole Charges
A judge who has been critical of the prosecution's case from the beginning has dismissed some of the charges facing the defendants in the Anna Nicole Smith
Crime Poll: Are 'Invasion of Privacy' Charges Enough?
Crime Poll: Are 'Invasion of Privacy' Charges Enough?
Police Plan Interviews in JonBenet Case
Investigators have planned a new series of interviews in the unsolved JonBenet Ramsey case, but it may not be new evidence that has prompted the activity. An
Hayes Guilty in Connecticut Triple Murders
A Connecticut jury found Steven Hayes guilty of 16 of 17 charges in connection with the deaths of Jennifer Hawke-Petit and her daughters Hayley, 17, and
Amber Alert Works, Girl Rescued
A motorist who recognized the vehicle described in an Amber Alert for an abducted 8-year-old California girl, cut the suspect's pickup truck off allowing the
Prosecutors Admit Cops Erred in Levy Case
In opening statements in the trial of an El Salvador immigrant charged with the murder of a Washington D.C. intern, prosecutors admitted that the original
Weekly Crime Poll: Sex Offenders and Halloween
In some jurisdictions, registered sex offenders are required to post signs that say, No candy at this residence on their front doors with instructions to stay
Weekly Crime Poll: Should Hayes Get the Death Penalty?
A Connecticut jury found Steven Hayes guilty of 16 of 17 charges including capital murder, kidnapping, sexual assault and burglary in connection with the
Man Randomly Attacks 8-Year-Old in Restaurant
A 23-year-old New York man has been arrested on attempted murder charges after he walked up to an 8-year-old boy playing a game at a family restaurant and
Dotson Guilty in 6 Memphis Murders
A jury took less than two hours to find a Memphis man guilty of killing his brother and five others in a bloody killing spree two years ago. Jessie L. Dotson
Collar-Bomb Trial Jury Selection Begins
If the first day of court is any indication, defense attorney Douglas Sughre will have no problem convincing the jury that his client's unstable mental state
No Fair Jury for Smart Kidnapping?
After seeing the questionnaires filled out by 330 potential jurors in the Elizabeth Smart kidnapping trial, defense attorneys argue that there is no way the
Weekly Crime Poll: Veteran Swipes Tattered U.S. Flag
Last summer U.S. veteran Karl Baldner got upset when he saw an American Flag that was 50 percent missing hanging from a real estate business in Florida. He
Clues Sought in Case of Missing Disabled Girl
North Carolina police are seeking for clues anywhere they can find them in the case of a missing 10-year-old girl whose bone cancer left her with hearing loss
Jury Selection Begins in Chandra Levy Case
A panel of 56 potential jurors began filling out questionnaires as the trial of the man accused of killing federal intern Chandra Levy got underway in
Anna Nicole Smith Jury Still Out
The jury considering 21 separate charges in the Anna Nicole Smith drug conspiracy trial has completed six full days of deliberations without returning verdicts
Reward Offered in Post Office Shootings
A $50,000 reward is being offered for information leading to the arrest and conviction of the person or persons who shot to death two female postal employees
Weekly Crime Poll - Drug Sniffing Dogs for Hire
Police have used drug-sniffing dogs to help find hidden drugs for years. Now this same kind of service is popping up around the country for parents who want to
Trial Begins for Gunman in Billings Murders
Jury selection has begun for a Florida man accused of being the ringleader of a plot that left dead a couple known for adopting special needs children. Leonard
Jury Finds Anna Nicole Was Not an Addict
Anna Nicole Smith's boyfriend/attorney and one of her doctors have been found guilty of conspiring to provide her with drugs by using false names, but none of
Weekly Crime Poll - New Venue for Mitchell?
The trial for the defendant in the Elizabeth Smart kidnapping case has been put on hold after the 10th Circuit Court of Appeals in Denver announced that a
Jury Votes Death for Billings Gunman
A North Florida jury took less than five hours to find guilty the gunman who shot a couple known for adopting special-needs children then quickly voted the
Collar Bomb Planner Found Guilty
A Pennsylvania jury deliberated 12 hours over two days before finding guilty a 61-year-old woman accused of planning a bank robbery by a pizza deliveryman with
Judge Limits Payments for Casey's Defense
A Florida judge has put the brakes on some expenses submitted by defense attorneys in the capital murder case of Casey Anthony who is accused of killing her
Bone Found in Search for Zahra
North Carolina authorities searching for a missing 10-year-old girl believe they have recovered a human bone related to the case. The bone is being examined by
Home Invasion Killer Gets Death Penalty
After deliberating more than three days, a Connecticut jury voted to impose the death penalty on a man accused of killing a woman and her two daughters during
Warrant Issued for Randy Quaid
A California judge has forfeited the $500,000 bail of actor Randy Quaid and issued a warrant for his arrest after he failed again to appear at a hearing on
Show Off Your Guns
In these troubled times, reports show that more people are buying guns for protection. What kind of gun do you use to protect your home and family? Use our
The Testimony of Elizabeth Smart
Elizabeth Smart, who was 14 when she was abducted at knifepoint from her Salt Lake City bedroom, spent three days on the witness stand describing her
Weekly Crime Poll: A Dead Victim's Statement
This week a Michigan rape case against 18-year-old Joe Tarnopolski was dismissed after the 14-year-old girl that accused him committed suicide just days before
Remains of Zahra Baker Found
Investigators' worse fears were realized this week when preliminary DNA testing indicated that human remains found in Caldwell County were those of a missing
Teen Found, But Family Still Missing
A 13-year-old Ohio girl was found bound and gagged in the basement of a Mount Vernon home, but police are still trying to located her brother, mother and a
Stepmom Says Zahra Was Dismembered
A 10-year-old disabled North Carolina girl reported missing Oct. 9 was dismembered and her remains scattered at several different sites, according to attorneys
'Honeymoon Killer' to Be Deported to Alabama
Australian authorities have decided to deport a man, convicted in the death of his wife during a honeymoon scuba dive, back to the state of Alabama where he
3 Missing Ohio Bodies Found
Working with information received from the suspect in the case, authorities found the bodies of a missing Ohio woman, her son and family friend wrapped in
Weekly Poll: Holiday Safety
The holiday season is a time when people are easily distracted and thieves are paying complete attention, just waiting for the right opportunity to steal. But
Holiday Shopping Safety Tips
Shopping during the holiday season can present unique danger. The holiday season is a time when busy people can become careless and vulnerable to theft and
Retailers Warned to Keep Black Friday Safe
If anyone is injured or killed in the rush to find bargains during after-Thanksgiving sales it will be a crime - literally. Federal officials have warned top
Weekly Crime Poll: I'm Innocent
The statement, I'm innocent, is often heard from those sitting behind prison bars. And some of those saying it are telling the truth. Since 1989, DNA cases
'Run Bambi Run' Suspect Dead at 52
The former police officer and convicted killer of Run Bambi Run fame has died in an Oregon hospice of liver failure at age 52. Lawrencia Bembenek, who later
Guandique Guilty of Chandra Levy Murder
After deliberating over four days, a jury has found an El Salvadoran immigrant guilty of the 2001 murder of Washington D.C. intern Chandra Levy. Ingmar
Boyfriend Charged in Ballerina's Death
The on-again, off-again boyfriend of a 20-year-old dance student who disappeared Nov. 19 has been charged with her murder hours after her remains were found
Town Searches for 3 Missing Boys
Volunteers are searching near a Michigan town for three missing boys while investigators try to determine what happened to them before their father attempted
Brian David Mitchell Has Seizure in Court
The federal Elizabeth Smart kidnapping trial was adjourned Tuesday when the defendant had an apparent seizure in the courtroom. Brain David Mitchell was taken
Weekly Crime Poll: Is Using a Fake Social Security Number Identity Theft?
According to the U.S. Supreme Court, using a forged social security number to get credit or employment is not identity theft. The ruling was decided last
Plea Deal Reported for Zahra's Stepmom
Media outlets are reporting that the stepmother of a disabled 10-year-old North Carolina girl who was killed and dismembered, has agreed to cooperate with
Elizabeth Smart's Kidnapper Convicted
A federal grand jury returned guilty verdicts on all counts against the street preacher and self-proclaimed prophet who kidnapped and sexually assaulted
Cop-Killer's Accomplices Get Mixed Verdicts
Four people accused of helping a man who gunned down four police officers while they were eating breakfast at a Lakewood mini-mall have received varying
Girl Missing, Mom Found Dead
A nationwide Amber Alert has been issued for a 12-year-old Virginia girl after her mother's slain body was found in their home after she failed to show up for
Sentence Uncertain in Auburn Murder Case
Although a jury last month voted unanimously to sentence an Iraq veteran to life without parole for the kidnapping and murder of an Auburn University freshman,
Search Called Off for Missing Mom
Authorities and family members alike are puzzled over the disappearance of an Illinois woman who vanished after a car crash in the snow which killed her
Weekly Crime Poll: Reporting Shoplifting
One of the repercussions of the recession is the cutback in retailers hiring extra holiday employees to help manage the busy shopping season. The cutback began
Police Quiz Virginia Girl, Abductor
Virginia detectives are in San Francisco interviewing a 12-year-old girl and her 32-year-old abductor after the two were discovered panhandling outside a
Susan Polk's Murder Conviction Upheld
A California appeals court has upheld the murder conviction of Susan Polk, who was convicted in 2007 of stabbing her psychotherapist husband to death in the
Duke Lacrosse Accuser Convicted
The woman who falsely accused three Duke University lacrosse players of rape in 2006 has been convicted of misdemeanor child abuse and criminal damage to
Grim Sleeper Pictures Provide Few Clues
Suspecting more victims in the Grim Sleeper serial killer case, the Los Angeles Police Department released to the public 160 photographs of women found in
Skull May Be Linked to Green River Killer
A skull found by children playing in a ravine near Seattle has been identified as a woman who disappeared in 1982 and may be an early victim of the Green River
Amber Alert Issued for Texas Boy
An Amber Alert has been issued in Houston for a 12-year-old boy who has been missing since Christmas Eve. Jonathan Foster was last seen at the apartment
Top Crime & Punishment Stories of 2010
The top crime stories of 2010 included justice catching up with a twice-accused killer, an extradition that didn't happen, a death row appeal that failed, a
Top 10 Crime Polls of 2010
Each week, visitors to the About.com Crime & Punishment cast their votes in our weekly crime polls on various topics pulled from the current headlines. The
Driving While Intoxicated Is a Crime
If you get stopped for drunk driving, you will be treated as a criminal. Because of the dangers that it causes to the public safety, drunk driving is treated
Remains Identified as Missing Georgia Woman
The skeletal remains of a Georgia woman missing for more than a year have been found by her brother, who quit his job as an engineer to search for his sister.
Hearing Begins in Michael Jackson Case
Michael Jackson's doctor did not call 9-1-1 for at least 21 minutes after finding the pop singer unresponsive in his bed and then failed to reveal to emergency
Police Seek Missing Texas Teen
Texas police are searching for clues in the case of a 13-year-old middle school cheerleader who has been missing since December 27. Hailey Darlene Dunn was
Tree Trimmer Gets Life for Three Murders, Rape
An unemployed Ohio tree trimmer who killed three people and stuffed their bodies into a hollow tree and raped a 13-year-old girl has been sentenced to life in
Weekly Crime Poll: Should a Judge Override a Jury's Decision?
This week Superior Court Judge Robert Perry dismissed the Oct. 26 convictions of Anna Nicole Smith's boyfriend/attorney, Howard K. Stern and one of her
Gunman Wounds 19, Kills 6 in Tucson
A 22-year-old marijuana-smoking loner with an apparent grudge opened fire at a political event at a Tucson, Arizona shopping center Saturday, wounding 13
Misty Croslin Gets 25 Years
The teen girl who was supposed to be babysitting 5-year-old Haleigh Cummings the night she disappeared has been sentenced to 25 years in prison for drug
Michael Jackson's Doctor to Stand Trial
Michael Jackson's personal doctor has been ordered held over for trial on involuntary manslaughter charges after six days of testimony into his actions leading
Houston Suspect May Be Serial Killer
The 44-year-old woman accused in the death of 12-year-old Jonathan Foster is a cold-blooded predator who may have other victims, according to homicide
Weekly Crime Poll: GPS Tracking of Sex Offenders
Allegheny County, located in southwestern Pennsylvania has over 1,100 registered sex offenders and now 43 of them are wearing a GPS-type monitoring device as
Second Man Convicted in Billings Murder Case
A second defendant has been found guilty by a jury in the murders of a Florida couple who were known for adopting special-needs children. Wayne Coldiron was
When Are Amber Alerts Issued?
Amber Alerts are not always issued when children go missing. That's because not all missing child cases meet the strict qualifications needed before the Amber
Police Say Kensington Strangler Arrested
Police have arrested a 21-year-old homeless man they say is linked to three murders in the Kensington area of Philadelphia. Authorities arrested Antonio
Behaving Badly: Rachel Ann Hicks
A 36-year-old California woman has become our latest addition to our photo gallery of Women Arrested for Indecent Behavior With Kids. Rachel Ann Hicks, 36, was
Patricia Krenwinkel Denied Parole
Saying that she still did not fully understand the affect her crimes had upon society, a California parole board refused to consider parole for convicted
Jackson Doctor's Trial Set March 28
A trial for the doctor accused in pop singer Michael Jackson's death could begin within 60 days after his attorneys told the judge in the case they would be
Crime Poll: Do You Agree With the Sentence?
A 25-year-old female Massachusetts school teacher who ran off with a 15-year-old male student and was found a week later with him in a motel room in West
Crime Poll: Should the Children Go Home?
A California couple has been separated from their children for seven months after the father had work done on his computer by an office technician who spotted a
Overdose Killed Police Chief's Daughter
The 23-year-old daughter of a North Carolina police chief whose body was found in a storage unit died as the result of a drug overdose, an autopsy determined.
Flashback: Rodney Alcala
On Feb. 25, 2010, after evading justice for 40 years Alcala was found guilty of five counts of capital murder, one count of kidnapping and four counts of rape.
Female Rapist Gets Probation
A 25-year-old female Massachusetts school teacher who ran off with a 15-year-old male student and was found a week later with him in a motel room in West
Serial Killer Alcala Faces More Charges
A convicted serial killer already sentenced to death in California for five murders has now been indicted on two more killings in New York. Rodney Alcala has
Honeymoon Killer Pleads Not Guilty
An Alabama man who served time in Australia in connection with the death of his wife on a 2003 honeymoon scuba driving trip has entered a not guilty plea in
Flashback: The Osage Hills Murders
The investigation of the brutal murders of nearly two dozen Osage Indians in the early twentieth century was one of the most complicated and difficult
Crime Poll: Should There Be a Crackdown?
For a second time, cult killer Charles Manson has been caught with a cell phone in his prison cell. After the announcement Senator Alex Padilla, D-Pacoima
Joe Francis Back in Court Again
The founder of the Girls Gone Wild empire just does not seem to be able to stay out of court. After spending years fighting tax charges, Joe Francis has now
'Green River Killer' Victims Now Number 49
Add another victim to the nation's most prolific serial killer's list. King County, Washington prosecutors have officially charged Green River Killer' Gary
Jaycee's Kidnapper Ruled Competent
A California man accused of kidnapping an 11-year-old girl and holding her for 18 years has been ruled mentally competent to stand trial for the crime. Phillip
Lindsay Lohan's No-Jail Plea Deal Rejected
The good news for Lindsay Lohan is she is about to save a lot of minutes on her cell phone plan. A judge has informed the former Disney star if she enters a
Lindsay Lohan Charged With Felony
Actress Lindsay Lohan is now free on $40,000 bond with a warning from a judge that she should not push her luck by getting into further legal trouble. Her bail
Weekly Crime Poll: Tougher Anti-Bullying Laws?
Former Massachusetts D.A. Elizabeth Scheibel is asking the state to make the anti-bullying laws tougher. Speaking before a special session, Scheibel wants the
Chandra Levy's Killer Sentenced
The El Salvadoran immigrant who was convicted of killing Washington intern Chandra Levy in 2001 has been sentenced to 60 years in prison. Ingmar Guandique
'Breaking Down the Bars' Begins Tonight
A seven-week docu-series which follows the efforts of eight female prisoners to rebuild their lives behind prison bars premiers at 9 p.m. today on the Oprah
Gary Michael Hilton Found Guilty
A serial killer who avoided the death penalty for killing a University of Georgia graduate may face a different fate now that he has been found guilty of
Drew Peterson Hearsay Ruling Appealed
Prosecutors trying to prove that a former Illinois police officer killed his wife have asked an appeals court to overturn a judge's ruling regarding hearsay
Weekly Crime Poll: High Profile Cases and Insanity Pleas
In January 2011, Jared Lee Loughner plead not guilty to federal charges of attempting to assassinate U.S. Representative Gabrielle Giffords and the attempted
Green River Killer Pleads to 49th Murder
The nation's most prolific serial killer of record has pleaded guilty to killing his 49th victim as family members criticized the plea deal that allowed him to
Road Ends in Florida for Gary Michael Hilton
A Tallahassee jury of six women and six men deliberated one hour and 20 minutes before unanimously recommending a death sentence for a serial killer who
Zahra's Stepmom Indicted for Murder
Four months after a 10-year-old disabled North Carolina girl was reported missing and more than three months after some of her remains were found, someone has
Crime Poll: First or Second-Degree Murder?
Elisa Baker has been indicted for second-degree murder of her stepdaughter, 10-year-old Zahra Baker. The grand jury also found that there had been a history of
Georgia Authorities Search for Ohio Couple
Law enforcement authorities in south Georgia are searching cotton fields for the remains of an Ohio couple missing from their rural Bellefontaine home since
Pleading Insanity Rarely Works
Many times when you read about a criminal case, you think whoever committed that crime has to be crazy. But that doesn't mean they are legally insane. Many
Plea Deals Near in Jaycee Dugard Case?
A defense attorney for a California couple charged with kidnapping Jaycee Dugard and holding her for 18 years said the defendants have given detailed
Troy Davis Files Another Appeal
After years of attempts, Georgia death row inmate Troy Davis finally got his chance to present evidence before a court to prove that he was innocent of killing
Weekly Crime Poll: Charlie Sheen
Last week Brooke Mueller filed a restraining order against Charlie Sheen, saying that the Two and a Half Men star threatened her repeatedly. A few hours
Mistrial Declared in Billings Murder Trial
After only nine hours of deliberations, a Florida judge sent a jury home and declared a mistrial in the first-degree murder trial of a former U.S. Air Force
Van der Sloot to Plead Temporary Insanity
The Dutchman who is accused of killing a young Peruvian woman he met during a casino poker tournament plans to plead temporary insanity in order to greatly
Prosecutors Seek Mental Exam for Loughner
Federal prosecutors are seeking a mental evaluation of the 22-year-old man who is charged with shooting a U.S. Congresswoman and killing a judge in Tucson,
Judge Gives Lindsay Lohan Two Weeks to Decide
A California judge has given actress Lindsay Lohan another two weeks to decide if she will accept a plea deal on charges of stealing a necklace from a Venice
Weekly Crime Poll: Should Capital Punishment be Banned?
This week Illinois became the 16th state to ban capital punishment. Illinois Governor Pat Quinn signed a law banning the death penalty starting July 1, 2011.
FBI to Examine Van der Sloot's Laptop
In an effort to find clues in the Natalee Holloway case, FBI agents are visiting Peru to examine a laptop that belongs to Joran Van der Sloot, who is being
One Neighborhood, Two Serial Killers
When detectives in Cleveland found 11 bodies in and around the home of accused serial killer Anthony Sowell, they could not shake the feeling that there could
Watch Out for Disaster Aid Scams
Natural disasters like the Japan earthquake and tsunami can bring out the best in people who want to do whatever they can to help the victims. But it also can
Joseph Edward Duncan Pleads to 1997 Murder
Already under a federal death sentence, convicted serial killer Joseph Edward Duncan III has entered a guilty plea to the 1997 murder of a 10-year-old
Yale Student's Killer Pleads Guilty
A man accused of killing a 24-year-old Yale University graduate student has entered a guilty plea to murder and attempted sexual assault. Raymond Clark III
Courtney Lochart Gets Death Penalty
Courtney Lochart Gets Death Penalty
Weekly Crime Poll: Should Names of Gun Owners be Made Public?
Illinois Attorney General Lisa Madigan announced that a list of firearm permit holders within the state should be public information. This comes after a
Judge Allows Casey Anthony's Statements
Statements made by Casey Anthony to police while she was still a witness in the disappearance of her daughter and statements she made to family members and
Judge Orders Detective's Baby Gabriel Testimony
Jurisdictional battles between two groups of people seem to be hampering the investigation into the case of a missing infant whose mother is refusing to show
Lindsay Lohan to Fight Theft Charge
Rather than accept a plea offer that included the guarantee of some jail time, Lindsay Lohan has decided to fight the felony grand theft charges that she stole
Weekly Crime Poll: Do You Agree With the Judge?
This week the judge in the Casey Anthony case decided to allow statements made by Casey Anthony to police while she was still a witness in the disappearance of
Weekly Crime Poll: Sex Offender Databases
Almost all states now offer websites where the photos and last known home addresses of sex offenders is on file for citizen review. Poll: Have you looked at
Jury Selection Slow for Jackson's Doctor
After excusing more than half of the 340 prospective jurors who showed up last week for the trial of Dr. Conrad Murray, Judge Michael Pastor has ordered
Supreme Court Rejects Troy Davis Appeal
The U.S. Supreme refused to hear the appeal of Georgia death row inmate Troy Davis leaving him few options to avoid execution. Without comment, the high court
'Girls Gone Wild' Civil Trial Opens
Repeated warning from a federal judge that he is not doing himself any favors by acting as his own attorney has not stopped
Crystal Mangum Arrested in Boyfriend's Stabbing
The woman who falsely accused three Duke University lacrosse players of rape is being held without bond in connection with the stabbing of her boyfriend.
Search Leads to Remains of 8 Women
The search for a missing New Jersey woman along a shore line in Long Island has now lead to the discovery of the remains of eight people. Shannan Gilbert, 24,
'Westside Rapist' Gets 7 Life Sentences
The man known as the
More Victims Linked to 'Grim Sleeper?'
Investigators in Los Angeles believe the
Jury Clears Joe Francis in Civil Case
An all-woman jury in Panama City, Florida deliberated 14 hours before declining to award four women any damages in their civil lawsuit against
Surprise Plea in Jaycee Dugard Case
A California couple entered not guilty pleas to charges related to the kidnapping of Jaycee Dugard, whom they held for 18 years. Nancy Garrido was expected to
National Crime Victims Week
For 30 years, the federal Office for Victims of Crime has promoted National Crime Victims' Rights Week in communities throughout the United States to honor
Weekly Crime Poll: Legally Incompetent Sex Offender Freed
In 2007, registered sex offender, Lonnie Hyrum Johnson, was charged with sexual assault a child, plus 21 other charges, including rape and sodomy. Johnson, who
Long Island Search Turns Up More Bones
An expanded search on Long Island for a missing New Jersey woman turned up what appeared to be human remains in two locations in Nassau County, increasing the
Man Charged in 4 Cold-Case Murders
A 77-year-old Nevada man has been arrested in the deaths of four women whose bodies were found in Northern California from 1977 to 1994. Investigators are also
Casey Anthony Tries to Block Trial Cameras
Lawyers for the Orlando woman accused of killing her 2-year-old child and not reporting her missing for more than a month, tried to get cameras banned from the
Crystal Mangum Indicted for Murder
The woman who falsely accused three Duke lacrosse players of rape has been indicted for first-degree murder by a Durham grand jury. Crystal Mangum was also
Police Seek Help in Holly Bobo Case
Police are following more than 250 leads but have very few clues in the case of a missing 20-year-old Tennessee woman last seen being led away from her home by
Gary Michael Hilton Sentenced to Death
A drifter convicted of killing a Florida Sunday School teacher and leaving her beheaded body in a national forest has been officially sentenced to death. Gary
Lindsay Lohan Sentenced to Jail, Service
Actress Lindsay Lohan was sentenced to 120 days in jail and 480 hours of community service for violating her probation in a hearing that prompted both the
Weekly Crime Poll: Too Tough or Not?
Judge Stephanie Sautner sentenced actress Lindsay Lohan to 120 days in jail, 120 hours at the county morgue and 360 hours at the Downtown Women's Shelter on
Manhunt Underway for Mall Bomb Suspect
A nationwide manhunt has been launched for a 65-year-old man who is a suspect in an attempted bombing at a mall in Littleton, Colorado. Although the incident
Baseline Killer's Jury Selection Begins
Jury selection has begun in Phoenix in the Baseline Killer case in which nine people were killed. The state is seeking the death penalty against Mark Goudeau
Garridos Plead Guilty in Jaycee Dugard Case
A California couple who snatched an 11-year-old girl near a school bus stop in 1991 and kept her for 18 years have entered guilty pleas for kidnapping and
Weekly Crime Poll: Good or Bad Plea Deal?
This week the couple charged with kidnapping and raping Jaycee Dugard for 18 years accepted plea deals in exchange to pleading guilty. Under the arrangement,
Judge Allows Evidence Against Casey
An expert who detected the presence of chloroform in the trunk of a car driven by Casey Anthony will be able to testify at her first-degree murder trial, a
Mystery Lingers in Maine Mom's Death
Police are puzzled as to how a popular 20-year-old waitress and mother's body wound up in a ski resort pond while her 14-month-old daughter was found nearby
Michael Jackson Doctor's Trial Delayed
With jury selection already underway, a California judge as decided to delay the involuntary manslaughter trial of Michael Jackson's personal physician. Judge
Court Upholds Phil Spector's Conviction
A California appeals court has upheld the 2009 murder conviction of Phil Spector, rejecting several claims by his attorneys that he did not receive a fair
Trial Date Set in Baby Gabriel Case
In spite of a motion to dismiss the case on the table, an Arizona judge has set a tentative trial date in the case of missing Baby Gabriel. The baby's mother,
Weekly Crime Poll: Anthony's Parents Allowed in Courtroom
A Florida judge ruled Friday that against the wishes of Casey Anthony, both of her parents will be permitted in the courtroom during her trial for the murder
Tampa Bay Jurors to Hear Casey's Case
Discuss the Trial of Casey Anthony A panel of potential jurors from Tampa began the process of being selected for the first-degree murder trial of Casey
Weekly Crime Poll: The Artwork of Serial Killers
Earlier this month 74 of serial killer John Wayne Gacy's artwork went on exhibit at the Arts Factory Gallery in Las Vegas, NV. Included in the collection was
Casey Told Ex-Boyfriend of Abuse
Although the jury has not yet heard it, Casey Anthony's former boyfriend Tony Lazzaro confirmed that she confided in him that she was sexually abused by her
Lindsay Lohan Gets Plea Deal in Necklace Theft
Actress Lindsay Lohan's attorney entered a non contest plea on her behalf to a misdemeanor charge of stealing a $2,500 necklace in exchange for a sentence of
3 Arrested in Krista Dittmeyer Case
Three men are being held in jail on charges in connection with the death of a Maine mother whose baby was found inside her running car in a parking lot near a
Weekly Crime Poll: When Police Commit Crimes
From almost the start of the investigations into the Long Island serial killings, detectives have speculated that the killers could be in law enforcement.
Jury Selection Continues for Casey Anthony
After six days of detailed and sometimes tedious questioning, 12 jurors have been selected in the Casey Anthony first-degree murder trial. But at least three
If the Police Knock, Don't Flush
The U.S. Supreme Court has ruled that police do not need a search warrant to enter a home if, after knocking on the door and announcing themselves, they
Who Is Jared Loughner?
Jared Lee Loughner stepped into the national spotlight Jan. 8, 2011 when he opened fire at a political event at a Tucson, Arizona shopping center, wounding
Analysis: Stages of a Criminal Case
The long journey through the criminal justice system begins with someone being arrested for a crime. If you or someone you know has been arrested, these are
Profile: The Casey Anthony Jury
For 11 days in St. Petersburg, more than 230 potential jurors were questioned about hardship, pre-trial publicity and the death penalty before Judge Belvin
Casey Anthony Trial Begins
The prosecution said whoever put duct tap on Caylee Anthony's mouth, nose and hair never intended for it to be removed and the defense said the 2-year-old was
Phil Spector Seeks Appeal Rehearing
Attorney for convicted killer Phil Spector, former music producer, have asked for a rehearing of his appeal which was denied by the California 2nd District
Arizona Shooter Declared Incompetent
The man accused of a Tucson, Arizona shooting spree that killed six people and wounded 13 others including Rep. Gabrielle Giffords has been declared
Casey Acted 'Normal' After Caylee's Death
Casey Anthony acted normal and never mentioned to her boyfriend, his roommates or nightclub friends that her 2-year-old daughter was missing in the days after
Elizabeth Smart Kidnapper Gets Life
The self proclaimed street prophet who kidnapped, rape and held 14-year-old Elizabeth Smart for nine months has been sentenced to the maximum, life in prison.
Yale Lab Technician Gets 44 Years
Yale Lab Technician Gets 44 Years
CSI Says Casey's Car Smelled Like Death
CSI Says Casey's Car Smelled Like Death
Weekly Crime Poll: 12-Year-Old Charged as Adult
Weekly Crime Poll: 12-Year-Old Charged as Adult
Maggot Testimony May Be Problem for Prosecution
Casey Anthony's father and the manager of a towing company testified they smelled the unmistakable smell of decompensation when they retrieved her car from the
Cindy Anthony Removed Ladder From Pool
Her boyfriend felt angry and betrayed when he found out Casey Anthony's daughter had been missing a month and her mother said she took the ladder down from the
Court Denies Phil Spector Rehearing
A California appeals court has refused a rehearing of Phil Spector's murder conviction appeal. The court admitted it had not considered some issues when his
Weekly Crime Poll: Do You Think Caylee Drowned?
This week the Casey Anthony trial began with a shocking opening statement from Anthony's defense attorney Jose Baez. He stated that Caylee Anthony was never
Van der Sloot's Attorney Quits
Just days before a key court appearance in his murder case, Joran Van der Sloot's court-appointed attorney has asked to resign because of differences between
'House of Horrors' Trial Begins Monday
A Cleveland judge has once again denied a defense motion to delay the trial of a man accused of killing 11 women and burying them around his home. Cuyahoga
Testimony Highlights Casey's Elaborate Lies
Putting on the witness stand her brother and several law enforcement officers, the prosecution in Casey Anthony's first-degree murder trial began to show the
Jaycee Dugard's Kidnappers Sentenced
A registered sex offender, who kidnapped and raped a 11-year-old California girl and held her captive for 18 years while fathering two children with her, has
Cindy Anthony Relives 9-1-1 Calls
In an emotional day of testimony in which Cindy Anthony completely broke down on the witness stand, jurors in Casey Anthony's first-degree murder trial heard
Jury Hears Casey's Jailhouse Tapes
Jurors in the first-degree murder trial of Casey Anthony spent hours listening to audio and video tapes of the woman accused of killing her 2-year-old daughter
Expert: Caylee's Hair in the Trunk
Expert: Caylee's Hair in the Trunk
Dead Body in Trunk Only 'Plausible Explanation'
Dead Body in Trunk Only 'Plausible Explanation'
Bug Expert Says Caylee's Body Was Moved
Bug Expert Says Caylee's Body Was Moved
Weekly Crime Poll: Majority Rules?
Weekly Crime Poll: Majority Rules?
Caylee's Manner of Death: Homicide
Caylee's Manner of Death: Homicide
Phoenix Baseline Killer Trial Begins
Phoenix Baseline Killer Trial Begins
Cadaver Dog Alerted on Casey's Trunk
Cadaver Dog Alerted on Casey's Trunk
Collar Bomb Witness Gets Reduced Sentenced
Collar Bomb Witness Gets Reduced Sentenced
Mystery Continues in Lauren Spierer Case
Mystery Continues in Lauren Spierer Case
Casey Googled 'Chloroform' Experts Testify
Casey Googled 'Chloroform' Experts Testify
Victims Relatives Want 'House of Horrors' Plea Deal
Victims Relatives Want 'House of Horrors' Plea Deal
'Barefoot Bandit' Pleads Not Guilty
'Barefoot Bandit' Pleads Not Guilty
Casey Gets Ill As Skull Photos Shown
Casey Gets Ill As Skull Photos Shown
Heart Shape Seen on Caylee's Duct Tape
Heart Shape Seen on Caylee's Duct Tape
Woman With 5 Dead Husbands Dies
Woman With 5 Dead Husbands Dies
Casey's Defense Focuses on Lack of Evidence
Casey's Defense Focuses on Lack of Evidence
Judge Denies Casey's Motion to Dismiss
Judge Denies Casey's Motion to Dismiss
FBI Seek's Top Fugitive's Girlfriend
FBI Seek's Top Fugitive's Girlfriend
Police Seek Truck in Lauren Spierer Case
Police Seek Truck in Lauren Spierer Case
Weekly Crime Poll: Fox Cancels AMW
Weekly Crime Poll: Fox Cancels AMW
'Barefoot Bandit' Pleads Guilty
'Barefoot Bandit' Pleads Guilty